Agri Politics
Young farmers, MEP Maria Walsh and EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen will have a 'Youth Policy Dialogue' in Ireland.
Beef News
Rising agricultural journalists under the age of 35 from across the world have gathered for a special event this week in Croatia.
Macra's farmer mental health campaign 'Make the Moove' was at the centre of a dispute that came before the Workplace Relations Commission.
Stronger incentives are needed to boost fruit and vegetable production in Ireland, according to a Green Party senator.
Farmers and agri-food producers should be provided with "appropriate financial support" if they are impacted by CBAM costs.
Agri-Business
The CAP and food security were the key issues raised by Fine Gael representatives with EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen.
Beef
Macra said the EU suspension of Brazilian beef imports is a significant step towards protecting a level playing field for farmers.
France has announced over €1 billion “to support cash flow and revive production” in agricultural following a summer of heatwaves and fires.
Podcast
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
EESC president Séamus Boland hosted European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos on his family farm in Ballycumber, Co. Offaly.
“Genuine farmers” should not pay the price for weaknesses in the system when it comes to CAP, according to MEP Barry Cowen.
CAP
Agriculture "cannot be forced to compete with other national spending priorities", MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said.
The ICSA has called on beef factories to explain why prices are around €1.10/kg behind this time last year.
Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said that the government’s decision not to proceed...
An Independent Ireland councillor in Co. Kildare has called on Minister Heydon to immediately bring forward BISS and ANC payments.
The government is gathering evidence on the fodder situation before deciding on the next steps, according to Minister Peter Burke.
Rural Life
Rural communities "cannot thrive" without adequate public transport, according to Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove.
Farmers in Denmark say they are holding back on any investments until there is clarity about the new government’s goals for the agri sector.
Europe needs to work together to tackle the crises in the fodder and tillage sectors, according to Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher.
English farmers are set to gain £65 million in support as the UK government aims to address the ongoing drought that is affecting the sector.
Environment
Farmers have spent the summer battling scorching heat and drought — now they may face a fight against nutrient spreading rulebooks too.
